Line Cook Jobs in Espanola, NM

A Line Cook, or Station Chef, is an integral part of the culinary team in a commercial kitchen. They are primarily responsible for preparing food items, following recipes, and cooking meals in their designated section. The position demands efficiency, ability to work under pressure, and strong attention to detail as they need to deliver high-quality food within a fast-paced environment. Line Cooks also maintain clean work areas, sanitize kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety standards are upheld.

Before becoming a Line Cook, a person might start their culinary career as a Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, or Prep Cook. Important skills for a Line Cook include cooking skills, knowledge of food safety, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods. A certification in food handling or a degree from a culinary school is often required. Some also pursue additional certifications such as the ServSafe Food Handler certificate and Certified Culinarian (CC) certification from the American Culinary Federation to enhance their credentials and improve job prospects.

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Full Time Line Cook

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 6 hours ago

Joseph Wrede of Joseph's Culinary Pub is looking for full time Line Cook. Applicant should have at least 3 years experience in a fast paced kitchen environment....

Cook - Full Time

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 1 day ago

$16.00 Per Hour Position range in Santa Fe MSA $15.04 - $19.42 Per hour Cook - Full Time Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC Occupation: Cooks, Restaurant Location: Santa Fe, NM - 87507 Positions...

Lunch cooks

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 3 days ago

Please send resume with references Job consists of making salads, pizza, pasta's and working the grill....

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 3 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related to...

Cafe Pasqual's Grill Cook

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 5 days ago

Cafe Pasqual's is looking for an experienced Grill Cook to join our team. We are a busy, stable, beloved, long established downtown restaurant....

Grill / Line cook

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 5 days ago

un Grill / Line cook (SANTA FE) Harry's Roadhouse compensation: Based on passion and experience employment type: job title: Asst Kitchen Mgr Harry's Roadhouse is hiring!!...

Food Service Worker

  • Espanola, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Espanola, NM
  • 7 days ago

Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 32564 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** K-12-by-Elior **State:** New Mexico (US-NM) **The Role at a...

Cook

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 14 days ago

Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship...

Cook - Head

  • Chimayo, NM (20 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chimayo, NM (20 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 14 days ago

Help in the cafeteria. Must have a miniumum of a GED Title: Head Cook Work Unit/Location: Reports to: Cafeteria Assistant Manager and Cafeteria Manager-Immediate Supervisor(s) (Shared...

Line Cook

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 19 days ago

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2025-2026 SY: Cook at Sweeney Elementary School

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 20 days ago

Position Type: Cafeteria/Student Nutrition/Cook Date Posted: 7/11/2025 Location: Cafeteria/Student Nutrition   Additional Information: Show/Hide Title: Cook Work Unit: Sweeney Elementary...

2025-2026 SY: Cook at Atalaya Elementary School

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 20 days ago

Position Type: Cafeteria/Student Nutrition/Cook Date Posted: 7/11/2025 Location: Cafeteria/Student Nutrition   Additional Information: Show/Hide Title: Cook Work Unit: Sweeney Elementary...

2025-2026 SY: Cook at Nina Otero Community School (2 Positions)

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 20 days ago

Position Type: Cafeteria/Student Nutrition/Cook Date Posted: 7/11/2025 Location: Cafeteria/Student Nutrition   Additional Information: Show/Hide Title: Cook Work Unit: Nina Otero Community...

The Lodge at Santa Fe Cook

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 29 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 29 days ago

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Cook to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude...

2025-2026 SY: Cook/Cashier at Milagro Middle School

  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM (24 miles from Espanola, NM)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Cafeteria/Student Nutrition/Cashier Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: Cafeteria/Student Nutrition   Additional Information: Show/Hide Title: Cook/Cashier Work Unit: Milagro...

Demographic Data for Espanola, NM

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Espanola, NM

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Espanola, NM offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Line Cooks in Espanola, NM
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%



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